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8 Deadly Sins of Project Management
Project management can be a minefield—and it requires teamwork, communication, awareness and competence to navigate. We've all encountered projects failing needlessly owing to a range of reasons. So what are the primary causes of project breakdowns? Here, we've compiled a list of the eight most common project management pitfalls to overcome on the path to success.
Capture this Insurance Secret
By Peter Strauss Life is filled with risk. Every day, you take risks in your business. Some of these risks are calculated—after all, you must take on some risk in order to make a profit in your business. Other risks may not be so well known to you or may not usually be at the
#NewYearGoals2018: Harness the Power of Accountability
The Four As of Accountability Octane's #NewYearGoals2018 series is focused on tackling small, attainable goals to realizing big results. Today, we consider the value of accountability in achieving your objectives. Want to increase the likelihood of achieving your goals? In a recent article written for Inc., EO Accelerator Program Director Lauren King suggests following four steps in order to boost your sense of
Celebrating the Resilience of the Florida Keys Post Hurricane Irma
By Oscar DiVeroli, EO South Florida Just two days before Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys, the Directors' Forum cancelled our 19th annual retreat to the greater Boston region. Most of our Forum evacuated the South Florida area in advance of widespread power outages, localized flooding and scattered storm debris. Several weeks later, the Directors' Forum
5 Tips to Successfully Launch a Business in a New Industry
True or false: You do not need to be an expert in an industry to be a startup entrepreneur in that industry. Ed Dean says, true! As an entrepreneur who has founded businesses both in new countries and new industries, Ed shared how he gets up to speed quickly in a new sector in a recent
#NewYearGoals: Be a Better Leader
4 Tips for Managing Remote Employees Octane's #NewYearGoals2018 series is focused on tackling small, attainable goals to achieve big results. Today, we take on leadership. Aljaz Fajmut, founder of Nightwatch, offers four ways to work more successfully with remote staff members. Hiring a team of remote workers has its perks. You save money on office space and supplies. You can hire